Session Two Law Policy Flashcards
How do table one and table two offences work?
two for one
Schedule 1, Table 1 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) shows indictable offences that are to be dealt with summarily unless the prosecutor or the person charged elects to have the matter heard by a judge and jury, in the District Court. They are known as Table 1 offences.
one for two
Schedule 1, Table 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) shows indictable offences that are to be dealt with summarily unless the prosecutor elects to have the matter heard by a judge and jury, in the District Court. They are known as Table 2 offences.
Crimes Act s.____ Fraud
Crimes Act s.192E Fraud
LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 31 - Strip searches
A police officer may carry out a strip search of a person if:
(a) in the case where the search is carried out at a police station or other place of detention—the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the strip search is necessary for the purposes of the search, or
(b) in the case where the search is ___________________ — the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the strip _______________ for the purposes of the search and that the ____________________________ _____________________ make the strip search necessary
LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 31 - Strip searches
A police officer may carry out a strip search of a person if:
(a) in the case where the search is carried out at a police station or other place of detention—the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the strip search is necessary for the purposes of the search, or
(b) in the case where the search is carried out in any other place — the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the strip search is necessary for the purposes of the search and that the seriousness and urgency of the circumstances make the strip search necessary
When is a Child or Young Person at Risk of Significant Harm
(ROSH)
Under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 s. 23 it’s when the Children or Young persons;
- Physical and psychological needs not met
- Parents unable or unwilling to arrange medical care
- Parents unable or unwilling to allow child to receive education
- Physically or sexual abused or ill-treated -Exposed to domestic violence -Suffering serious psychological harm or at risk of
Non-Urgent AVO
- Not an order but a summons to appear before the court for an application to seek an order
- There must be no immediate safety concerns
- Commonly used when a Provisional AVO has been declined
- Not appropriate for child abuse, stalking, intimidation or a DV offence
- Can be applied for by the PINOP at a local court
Under Section 10 of LEPRA 2002
what may Police do?
Police may enter and stay for a reasonable amount of time to:
- Detain a person under an Act
- Arrest a person Police may search premises for person
- police officer may enter a dwelling to arrest or detain a person only if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that the person to be arrested or detained is in the dwelling.
The Power and Control Wheel of Domestic Violence
(6 phases)
- Pursuit phase
- Honeymoon phase
- Build-up phase
- Stand-over phase
- EXPLOSION
- Remorse phase
Circumstances of aggravation for sexual touching?
- Alleged offender is in the company of another person or persons, or
- The alleged victim is (whether generally or at the time of the commission of the offence) under the authority of the alleged offender
- The alleged victim has a serious physical disorder
- The alleged victim has a cognitive impairment
Where do we find the definition of Larceny?
A. Common Law
B. Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Section 117
C. Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Section 118
Where do we find the definition of Larceny?
A. Common Law
What is deception?
- a deception as to the intentions of the person using the deception or any other person, or
- conduct that causes a computer/machine to respond in a manner the person is not authorised to cause it to make.
- any intentional or reckless deception
First response duties for sexual assaults?
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- Duty officer and supervisor to be notified
- Respectful and supportive of the victim
- Ensure the victim’s immediate safety
- Assess and attend to urgent medical needs including Sexual Assault Investigation Kit (SAIK) and/or Early Evidence Kit (EEK)
- Liaise with criminal investigation staff
- Privacy of the victim
- Identify and secure any primary/secondary crime scene and/or other forensic evidence
- Notebook Entry
- Encourage the victim not to change
What is asportation?
Physically placing hands on an item, and requires only the slightest movement of the property
What is the offence creating section for choking?
37 Choking, suffocation and strangulation
(1A) A person is guilty of an offence if the person intentionally chokes, suffocates or strangles another person without the other person’s consent.
Maximum penalty—imprisonment for 5 years.
(1) A person is guilty of an offence if the person—
(a) intentionally chokes, suffocates or strangles another person so as to render the other person unconscious, insensible or incapable of resistance, and
(b) is reckless as to rendering the other person unconscious, insensible or incapable of resistance.
Maximum penalty—imprisonment for 10 years.
(2) A person is guilty of an offence if the person—
(a) chokes, suffocates or strangles another person so as to render the other person unconscious, insensible or incapable of resistance, and
(b) does so with the intention of enabling himself or herself to commit, or assisting any other person to commit, another indictable offence.
Maximum penalty—imprisonment for 25 years.
What section of the Crimes Act is Reckless grievous bodily harm or wounding
Elements of Reckless grievous bodily harm or wounding
Section 35, Crimes Act
- The accused
- Wounds any person
- Is reckless as to causing actual bodily harm to that or any other person is guilty of an offence
LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 33 – Rules for conduct of strip search
Can a person of the opposite sex be present during the search?
LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 33 – Rules for conduct of strip search
(b) the strip search must not be conducted in the presence or view of a person who is of the opposite sex to the person being searched,
Unless it is a parent or guardian Subsection (1)(b) does not prevent any such person who is of the opposite sex to the person being searched from being present during the search.
What are the elements and sections of Violent Disorder?
Summary Offences Act 1988 (NSW), Section 11A
- 3 or more (conduct taken together)
- Use or threaten violence (incl. words alone)
- Towards persons or property
(10 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment)
How do we prove the mens rea of possession (GIC)?
- K_____________ of the e_____________ of the item.
- K_____________ of the likely n__________ of the item.
- Knowledge of the existence of the item
- Knowledge of the likely nature of the item
What Section gives Police the Power to enter to arrest or detain someone or execute warrant
Section 10, Law Enforcement (Powers & Responsibilities) Act
A police officer may enter and stay for a reasonable time on premises to arrest a person, or detain a person under an Act, or arrest a person named in a warrant.
However, the police officer may enter a dwelling to arrest or detain a person only if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that the person to be arrested or detained is in the dwelling.
A police officer who enters premises under this section may search the premises for the person.
What is the penalty for Larceny Offences and where do we find it?
5 years imprisonment; Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Section 117
Crimes Act s.125 _____________
Crimes Act s.125 Larceny by bailee
The information included in AVO’s application,
- General history (children, violence and types of abuse)
- Specific examples of violence (most recent and serious)
- Previous orders
- Issues with relationships, metal health
- Fears of police/PINOP
Do we need to inquire about firearms when investigating a possible Domestic?
Yes under section 85(2) of LEPRA
Police MUST inquire as to the presence of any firearms in the dwelling
Kate works at Kmart. One day, she opens the cash register, removes a $50 note and places it in her pocket. She spends the money on petrol on her way home. What are the elements of the offence?
- _____________________________________________________
- _____________________________________________________
- Steals $50
• Elements of __________ must be established - _____________________________________________________
Crimes Act 156 Larceny by clerk or servent
- Kate
- Clerk of Kmart employer
- Steals $50 (elements of larceny must be established)
- Belonging to the Kmart employer
What are the elements of being within premises and then breaking out?
- _____________________________
- E__________
- _____________________ or other building
- Commits a _____________________________
- ___________ out.
What are the elements of being within premises and then breaking out?
- The accused
- Enters
- Dwelling-house or other building
- Commits a serious indictable offence
- Breaks out